Yes, Lena Dunham Really Did Just Dye Her Hair Platinum Blonde

Friday night, Lena Dunham took to Instagram to unveil a shocking new hairdo: A platinum blonde bowl cut, complete with the caption, "Change is good." However, the change was so shocking that speculation has since run rampant, as Instagram users and news outlets alike are questioning whether or not the 'do is real or the Girls star is actually just playing dress up with a wig.

Well, we can confirm that the new hairstyle is in fact real—a certain Elle staffer interacted with the actress and writer today, and saw it with her very own eyes. Case closed—and while it's certainly dramatic, we're kind of into the mod new look.

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